Dragstar xvs 125 starting probs.

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When I push the start button the solenoid clicks but it takes a few pushes of the button to get the starter to move.

I had this problem before on a different bike and it turned out it was the main engine earth (black cable) to the engine. It was loose and corroded.

Could anyone tell me where the main earth cable is on the xvs 125 please.

Thanks!

(no rush, im not going to use it until the snow clears)

[P.]

do what i did to my GS500, get the starters eart, wire it directly to the bike frame..
Im sure thats what i did..maybe to battery. will look in morning.

My starter solenoid kept ticking..i thought battery may be flat, so i charged and took the car, came back, same problem!

Earthed the starter and woosh up it went!

You can use any part of the frame to earth...just get some decent wire and remove a bolt somewhere, wrap wire round bolt, washer, then botl back up.

That is the ghetto way for us cheap skates!

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